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International Journal of Engineering Research and Development e-ISSN: 2278-067X, p-ISSN: 2278-800X, www.ijerd.

com Volume 6, Issue 4 (March 2013), PP. 79-86

Recycled Aggregate Concrete


Eldhose M Manjummekudiyil1, Shibi Varghese2, Jaleen George3
Assistant Professor1, Associate Professor2, Professor3, Department of Civil Engineering, M A College of Engineering, Kothamangalam,Kerala, India

Abstract:- Concrete is a very important construction material. The main composition of concrete is cement (commonly Portland Cement), coarse aggregates (such as blasted rubble), fine aggregates (such as sand) and water. Cement is the binder that binds the aggregates together. Coarse aggregates are mainly obtained from quarries, using advent blasting methods, wherever competent bedrock deposits of aggregate quality exists. Fine aggregate used is dry sand, which is available naturally or manufactured. The purpose of this paper is to study concrete behaviour by replacing the aggregates in concrete with recycled wastes. This study is intended to make construction more economical wherever recycled concrete can be used. It is also considered in regard of environment by reducing the disposal of the construction wastes by using them efficiently. The various recycled wastes which used for this purpose are1. Tiles- disposed broken tiles 2. Bricks- broken brick bat 3. Laterite powder 4. Concrete wastes 5. Plastering wastes

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INTRODUCTION

Concrete is one of the most important elements in Civil Engineering. The use of concrete as a construction material is been almost inevitable in todays construction industry. It is estimated that the present consumption of concrete in the world is of the order of 10 billion tones every year. The ability of concrete to withstand the action of water without serious deterioration makes it an ideal material for building structures. Concrete is a composite material that consists essentially of a binding medium within which are embedded particles or fragments of aggregate. Aggregate is granular material, such as crushed stone, gravel, sand, crushed blast-furnace slag or construction and demolition waste. This study is based on replacing the natural aggregates in concrete with building wastes such as roofing tiles, broken brick bats, plastering wastes and laterite powder. The recycled concrete cubes of standard size are casted in design mix ratio in M25 grade and they are tested for their characteristic compressive strength. Due to the increased use of concrete, it can cause the extinction of natural aggregates. So it is necessary to find alternatives for the coarse and fine aggregates used, which should be easily available and economical as well. Also the disposal of the building wastes is a problem faced, which can be solved if the study succeeds.To obtain concrete with sufficient strength economically is another objective of this study.

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MATERIALS AND METHODS

The scope of the study is limited to investigate the strength of the concrete prepared using building wastes as aggregates, and to know its suitability in construction. The cost of concrete is also analysed and compared with that of conventional concrete.

TABLE I .PROPERTIES OF CEMENT USED IN CONVENTIONALCONCRETE

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TABLEII .PROPERTIES OF COARSE AGGREGATE USED IN CONVENTIONAL CONCRETE Specific Gravity 2.63 Water Absorption Free Moisture Nil Nil

TABLEIII .SIEVE ANALYSIS RESULTS OF COARSE AGGREGATEUSED IN CONVENTIONALCONCRETE IS Sieve Percentage of Passing 25mm 20mm 12.5mm 10mm 4.75mm 100 99.6 56 16.4 0

TABLEIV .PROPERTIES OF FINE AGGREGATE USED IN CONVENTIONAL CONCRETE Specific Gravity 2.72 Water Absorption Free Moisture Sieve Analysis Nil 2.8% ZONE II

TABLE V.SIEVE ANALYSIS RESULTS OF FINE AGGREGATEUSED IN CONVENTIONALCONCRETE IS Sieve Percentage of Passing IS Limits for zone II 4.75mm 93.0 90 to 100 2.36mm 76.4 75 to 100 1.18mm 55.4 55 to 90 600microns 40.4 35 to 59 300microns 28.4 8 to 30 150microns 9.1 0 to 10 Pan 0 The fine aggregate is of grading zone II. COMPRESSIVE STRENGTH TEST ON M25 CONVENTIONAL CONCRETE Mix ratio(Design Mix) Cement: Fine Aggregate : Coarse Aggregate : Water = 1 : 1.69 : 3.23 : 0.45 TABLE VI.7 DAY STRENGTH Average 7 day Load Compressive Compressive in Strength (N/mm2) Strength Tones (N/mm2) 73.1 32.49 66 29.33 29.91 62.8 27.91 TABLE VII.28 DAY STRENGTH Average 28 day Load Compressive Compressive in Strength (N/mm2) Strength Tones (N/mm2) 82 36.44 35.54 80.2 35.64 77.7 34.53

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The average compressive strength of concrete cubes after 28 days = 35.54 N/mm2 TABLE VIII.PROPERTIES OF CEMENT USED IN RECYCLED CONCRETE Standard consistency 30% Initial Setting Time Final Setting Time 190 minutes 325 minutes 3.15 cube 63.67 N/mm2 (average) DALMIA SUPEROOF OPC, 53 GRADE

Specific Gravity 28 day mortar strength Brand Name

TABLE IX.PROPERTIES OF BROKEN BRICK BATSCOARSE AGGREGATEUSED IN RECYCLED CONCRETE Specific Gravity 2.1 Water Absorption Free Moisture 16.5% Nil

TABLE X. SIEVE ANALYSIS RESULTS OF BROKEN BRICK BATSCOARSE AGGREGATE IS Sieve Percentage of Passing 25mm 20mm 12.5mm 10mm 4.75mm 100 88.2 22.8 5.8 0

TABLE XI.PROPERTIES OF ROOFING TILES COARSE AGGREGATEUSED IN RECYCLED CONCRETE Specific Gravity 2.2 Water Absorption Free Moisture 16.3% Nil

TABLE XII.SIEVE ANALYSIS RESULTS OF ROOFING TILES COARSE AGGREGATE IS Sieve Percentage of Passing 25mm 20mm 12.5mm 10mm 4.75mm 100 99.6 56 16.4 0

TABLEXIII.PROPERTIES OF PLASTERING WASTEFINE AGGREGATEUSED IN RECYCLED CONCRETE Specific Gravity 2.45 Free Moisture Sieve Analysis 2.2% ZONE II

TABLE XIV.SIEVE ANALYSIS RESULTS OF PLASTERING WASTES (FINE AGGREGATE) IS Sieve Percentage of IS Limits for Passing zone II

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4.75mm 2.36mm 1.18mm 600microns 300microns 150microns Pan 100 89.4 70.9 41.4 15.7 8.2 0 90 to 100 75 to 100 55 to 90 35 to 59 8 to 30 0 to 10 -

TABLEXV.PROPERTIES OF LATERITE BRICK POWDERFINE AGGREGATEUSED IN RECYCLED CONCRETE Specific Gravity 2.27 Free Moisture Sieve Analysis 2.8% ZONE II

TABLE XVI.SIEVE ANALYSIS RESULTS OF LATERITE BRICK POWDERFINE AGGREGATE IS Sieve Percentage of IS Limits for Passing zone II 4.75mm 100 90 to 100 2.36mm 80 75 to 100 1.18mm 59.8 55 to 90 600microns 39.2 35 to 59 300microns 25.2 8 to 30 150microns 12.7 0 to 10 Pan 0 TYPE OF ADMIXTURE USED Dr. FIXIT PIDICRETE CF 151M3(S)- It is a super plasticising admixture design with specially formulated polymers to produce homogeneous concrete, free from bleeding and segregation. It also imparts the cohesiveness to concrete mix for easy pouring with better surface finish.Concrete is mixed with 50-70% of the mixing water (based on mix design by weight). About 0.5% of the cement quantity by weight is added to the remaining 30% mixing water and poured to the batch mixer. This admixture should not be added in dry mixes under any circumstances. COMPRESSIVE STRENGTH TEST ON M25 RECYCLED CONCRETE WITH ROOFING TILES AS COARSE AND PLASTERING WASTES AS FINE AGGREGATES Mix Ratio: Cement : Fine Aggregate : Coarse Aggregate : Water = 1 : 1.51 : 2.15 : 0.89 TABLE XVII.7 DAY STRENGTH Compressive Average 7 day Load in Strength Compressive Tones (N/mm2) Strength (N/mm2) 41.2 18.31 40.8 18.13 18.07 40 17.78

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TABLE XVIII.28 DAY STRENGTH Compressive Average 28 day Load in Strength Compressive Tones (N/mm2) Strength (N/mm2) 65.1 2.93 63.5 28.22 28.35 62.8 27.91

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COMPRESSIVE STRENGTH TEST ON M25 RECYCLED CONCRETE WITH ROOFING TILES AS COARSE AND LATERITE POWDER AS FINE AGGREGATES Mix Ratio: Cement : Fine Aggregate : Coarse Aggregate : Water = 1 : 1.51 : 2.15 : 0.92 TABLE XIX.7 DAY STRENGTH Speci Compressive Average 7 day Load in men Strength Compressive Tones No (N/mm2) Strength (N/mm2) 1 38.5 17.11 2 37.8 16.8 16.62 3 35.9 15.96 TABLE XX.28 DAY STRENGTH Compressive Average 7 day Load in Strength Compressive Tones (N/mm2) Strength (N/mm2) 59.2 26.3 58.4 25.96 25.72 56 24.89

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COMPRESSIVE STRENGTH TEST ON M25 RECYCLED CONCRETE WITH BROKEN BRICK BATS ROOFING TILES AS COARSE AND PLASTERING WASTES AS FINE AGGREGATES Mix Ratio: Cement: Fine Aggregate: Coarse Aggregate: Water = 1:1.48:2.58: 0.89 TABLE XXI.7 DAY STRENGTH Speci Compressive Average 7 day Load in men Strength Compressive Tones No (N/mm2) Strength (N/mm2) 1 40.1 17.82 2 38.3 17.02 17.08 3 36.9 16.4 TABLE XXII.28 DAY STRENGTH Compressive Average 7 day Load in Strength Compressive Tones (N/mm2) Strength (N/mm2) 63 28 61.2 27.2 26.97 57.9 25.7

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COMPRESSIVE STRENGTH TEST ON M25 RECYCLED CONCRETE WITH BROKEN BRICK BATS AS COARSE AND LATERITE POWDER AS FINE AGGREGATES Mix Ratio: Cement : Fine Aggregate : Coarse Aggregate : Water = 1 : 1.37 : 2.25 : 0.94

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TABLE XXIII.7 DAY STRENGTH Compressive Average 7 day Load in Strength Compressive Tones (N/mm2) Strength (N/mm2) 36.5 16.22 36 16 15.89 34.8 15.47

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Speci men No 1 2 3 TABLE XX1V.28 DAY STRENGTH Compressive Average 7 day Load in Strength Compressive Tones (N/mm2) Strength (N/mm2) 58.3 25.91 56 24.89 24.96 54.2 24.09

STRENGTH COMPARISON BETWEEN CONVENTIONAL AND RECYCLED CONCRETE

COST ANALYSIS OF CONCRETES From the above chart it can be inferred that concrete prepared using roofing tiles as coarse aggregate and plastering wastes as fine aggregate (Type 1) is having the highest strength among recycled aggregate concretes. The 28 day compressive strength of Type 1concrete is 80% the strength of conventional concrete. Hence Type 1 concretecan be recommended for use. TABLE XXV.COST OF 1m3CONVENTIONAL M25 CONCRETE Material Quantity Amount Cement 370 kg Rs. 2812 Fine Aggregate 625.19 kg Rs. 263 Coarse Aggregate 1193.8 kg Rs. 454 Total Rs. 3529 USING ROOFING TILES AS COARSE AGGREGATE AND PLASTERING WASTES AS FINE AGGREGATE TABLE XXVI.COST OF 1m3 RECYCLED CONCRETE
Type 1 Type 2 Type 3 Type 4 - Roofing tiles(coarse) ; plastering wastes(fine) - Roofing tiles(coarse) ; laterite powder(fine) - Broken brick bats(coarse) ; plastering wastes(fine) - Broken brick bats(coarse) ; laterite powder(fine)

Cement (370kg) Labour charge for crushing aggregates Pidicrete Admixture Total

Rs. 2812 Rs. 50

Rs. 345 Rs. 3205

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TABLE XXVII.COST OF 1m3 RECYCLED CONCRETE USING ROOFING TILES AS COARSE AGGREGATE AND LATERITE POWDERAS FINE AGGREGATE Cement (370kg) Labour charge for crushing aggregates Pidicrete Admixture Total Rs. 2812 Rs. 46

Rs. 345 Rs. 3203

TABLE XXVIII.COST OF 1m3 RECYCLED CONCRETE USING BROKEN BRICK BATS AS COARSE AGGREGATE AND PLASTERING WASTES AS FINE AGGREGATE Cement (370kg) Labour charge for crushing aggregates Pidicrete Admixture Total Rs. 2812 Rs. 49

Rs. 345 Rs. 3206

TABLE XXIX.COST OF 1m3 RECYCLED CONCRETE USING BROKEN BRICK BATS AS COARSE AGGREGATE AND LATERITE POWDER AS FINE AGGREGATE Cement (370kg) Rs. 2812 Labour charge for Rs. 40 crushing aggregates Pidicrete Rs. 345 Admixture Total Rs. 3197

Fig 2:- Cost Comparison between conventional and recycled concrete From the above chart it can be inferred that concrete prepared using recycled aggregates are more economical than conventional concrete. Hence recycled aggregate concrete can be used for economical construction.

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CONCLUSION

An effort has beenmade through this study to evaluate the strength of concrete by replacing the natural aggregates by building wastes, viz. roofing tiles, broken brick bats, plastering wastes and laterite powder. It has been found that required characteristic compressive strength is obtained for the recycled concrete. Recycled aggregate concretehas been found cheaper as compared to conventional concrete. Hence recycled aggregate

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proves to be good alternative for natural aggregates and they have to be used, wherever possible. By implementing this techniquein future, it will help in preventing the extinction of natural aggregates and also the problem of dumping of building wastes can be checked. It also makes construction more economical.

REFERENCES
[1] [2] [3] [4] [5] [6] IS 456 2000, Plain and Reinforced Concrete- Code of Practice, (Fourth Edition), Bureau of Indian Standards, New Delhi. IS 383 1970, Specification for Coarse and Fine Aggregates from Natural sources for Concrete,(Second Edition), Bureau of Indian Standards, New Delhi. IS 10262 1982, Recommended Guidelines for Concrete Mix Design, Bureau of Indian Standards, New Delhi. IS 4031 1988 (Part 4, 5, 6 and 11) , Methods of Physical Tests for Hydraulic Cement, Bureau of Indian Standards, New Delhi. IS 516 1959, Methods of Tests for Strength of Concrete,Bureau of Indian Standards, New Delhi. IS 2386 1963 (Part 1 and 3), Methods for Test of Aggregates for Concrete,Bureau of Indian Standards, New Delhi.

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